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Murder on the Orient Express, Spring MainStage Director 2027

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October 10, 2026, 8 days left

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Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

Direct a Spring MainStage production of Murder on the Orient Express by Ken Ludwig at Yale's David Geffen School of Drama. The production features Yale undergraduate cast members and runs April 8-10, 2027 on a full proscenium stage with 640 seats. In-person auditions and callbacks occur October 30 through November 8, 2026. The director works with the Dramat Board to hire a professional and student design team and is expected to be on-site full-time during the rehearsal period (January 19 to March 28), tech period (March 28 to April 7), and performances (April 8-10).

Who it is for

Professional theatre directors available to direct an undergraduate production of Murder on the Orient Express at Yale.

Eligibility unconfirmed. Check the residency and nationality rules on the source before applying.

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Where

New Haven, United States

When

October 10, 2026, 8 days left

Runs January 19, 2027 to April 10, 2027

What you get

$6,000 salary plus housing and travel stipend to New Haven, Connecticut; full-time directorial role for a 640-seat proscenium production running April 8-10, 2027, with rehearsals January 19 through April 7.

What you need to apply

Not listed. Check the application page before you start.

How long it takes

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Cost to apply

Free

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